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Laffey, Bucci & Kent Adds Former Prosecutors to Team Representing Crime Victims
Personal injury firm adds attorneys Alexandria MacMaster and Jill Roth [...]
Pennsylvania High School Sex Abuse Scandal Nears End – Teachers Get Jail, Victims Get Justice
A PA high school teacher sex abuse scandal resulted in arrests of two teachers and multiple convictions of sex abuse of students. A grand jury found the school administration created an environment where reports of misconduct were largely ignored. Civil lawsuits alleging violation of federal constitutional rights are expected to be resolved.
Philadelphia Pre-School Owner Charged with Sex Assault of Young Kids
Duncan Round of Sprouts daycare center in South Philadelphia was arrested, faces over a dozen child sex abuse charges. Police alleged Round sexually abused two 5 year old children at the daycare center.
Father John Sweeney from Greensburg Diocese Charged with Sex Abuse of 10 Year Old Boy in Pennsylvania
Priest John Sweeney of the Greensburg Diocese near Pittsburgh, PA was charged with sex abuse of a 10 yr old boy 25 years ago. Get the latest here.
I was attacked and assaulted at a bar in New Jersey by another customer. Can I sue the bar for my injuries?
Bar fights can lead to major injuries. If a bar or club in New Jersey fails to provide reasonable security or serves alcohol to a person who is already intoxicated, it may be liable for a victim's physical injuries.
Catholic High School Teacher at Bishop McDevitt in Pennsylvania Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse of Students 2017
A catholic high school teacher at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg pled guilty to sex abuse of students, after facing over 150 charges.
Laffey, Bucci & Kent Attorneys Investigate Child Sex Abuse at Delaware Day Care Center
Our lawyers are investigating Kidz, Ink day care in Delaware after a school employee was convicted of sexually molesting a child. Witnesses and victims are urged to contact the firm.
Laffey, Bucci & Kent Investigating Sex Abuse Allegations at Seventh Day Adventist Schools in Tennessee and West Virginia
Our lawyers are investigating child molestation at Seventh Day Adventist schools in Tennessee and West Virginia, Advent Home Learning Center in Calhoun, TN and Miracle Meadows School in Salem, WV. Victims of abuse and any witnesses are invited to contact the firm.
Child Molestation Allegations at ReJoyce Christian School in Hainesport, New Jersey
Child molestation allegations @ ReJoyce Christian Pre-School in Hainesport, New Jersey. Our lawyers are investigating and would like to speak to any witnesses and parents of children who are currently enrolled or were enrolled.
Pennsylvania Attorney Brian Kent Files Lawsuit Against PA College and Fraternity for Assault, Murder of Student
Brian Kent files federal lawsuit against Millersville University, a fraternity and other parties for the murder of Karlie Hall, an 18 year old student. The legal claims include violation of federal laws and state laws, as well as negligence. The legal complaint alleges that Hall was murdered because agents of the school had knowledge of, or witnessed prior acts of abuse by Hall's boyfriend but failed to take any action. Hours before she was murdered, a school agent knocked on Hall's dorm room door in response to complaints of loud banging and cries for help, but turned away after hearing nothing while standing at the door.